When Ganesh Festival Was Celebrated in Paris...

People parade to celebrate the Ganesh Chaturthi, on August 31, 2014, in Paris. There is a ganesh temple, Sri Manika Vinayakar Alayam situated in Paris which celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi every year. AFP PHOTO / PIERRE ANDRIEU

People throw coconuts during a parade to celebrate the elephant-headed Hindu deity Ganesh in Paris. AFP PHOTO / PIERRE ANDRIEU

Hindu devotees smash coconuts on the pavement as they take part in a procession ceremony to honor Hindu god Ganesha in Paris, France. EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT

Hindu devotees take part in a procession ceremony to honor Hindu god Ganesha in Paris, France. The elephant-headed god Ganesha is worshipped as the supreme god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT

A Hindu devotee dances as he takes part in a procession ceremony to honor Hindu god Ganesha in Paris, France. The elephant-headed god Ganesha is worshipped as the supreme god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT

Hindu devotees pull a float as they take part in a procession ceremony to honor Hindu god Ganesha in Paris. EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT

People parade to celebrate the elephant-headed Hindu deity Ganesh in Paris. Ganesh, one of the most popular Hindu deities, is believed to grant progress, prosperity and wisdom. AFP PHOTO / PIERRE ANDRIEU